Question

Which sentence correctly identifies an adjective phrase? A. The discovery, which was the first of its kind in several years, caused an international stir. B. The discovery which was the first of its kind, in several years, caused an international stir. C. The discovery, which was the first of its kind in several years caused an international stir. D. The discovery which was the first of its kind in several years caused an international stir.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is A. The discovery, which was the first of its kind in several years, caused an international stir

Explanation:

Answer 2

'The discovery, which was the 'first of its kind' in several years', 'caused an 'international stir.' correctly identifies an adjective phrase, that is discovery.

Answer: Option A.

Explanation:

An 'adjective phrase' is one or a 'group of words' which 'describe a 'noun or a pronoun'. It might start with an adjective itself or an adverb or preposition. In the above sentence the phrase, ‘which was the first of its kind in several years, describes the noun, ‘discovery’. Hence the group of words forms an adjective phrase.